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Alan Jackson: Alan Jackson (vocals, guitar); Gary Prim, John Wesley Ryles, Keith Stegall, Melodie Crittenden, Brent Mason .Personnel: Brent Mason (acoustic guitar); Gary Prim (piano, organ); Keith Stegall (piano); Ali Jackson, John Wesley Ryles, Melodie Crittenden (background vocals).Audio Mixer: John Kelton.Recording information: Sound Station, Nashville, TN; The Rukkus Room, Nashville, TN.Photographer: Alan Jackson.On 2006's PRECIOUS MEMORIES, country superstar Alan Jackson ventures into gospel territory, offering up a set of warm and inviting faith-themed songs. These spare tracks feature no percussion and rely almost solely on piano and acoustic guitar, allowing the focus to remain on Jackson's resonant vocals and the songs' devoutly Christian lyrics. Although praising Jesus is clearly the core of this album, the beautifully minimalist renderings of spiritual classics are so soothing and pleasant that the disc's appeal is sure to extend to fans of Jackson's secular music, particularly on "Softly and Tenderly," which is enhanced by gentle organ lines, and "I'll Fly Away," here given a light, jaunty bluegrass feel. The resulting atmosphere evokes images of the Georgia-born singer/guitarist sitting in on a friendly, open-air church service, leading a sing-along of traditional numbers such as "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" and "I Want to Stroll Over Heaven with You."
Quick Glance
Artist: Alan Jackson
Format: CD
Year: 2006
Genre: Country
UPC: 00828768028124
Strengths: One of the best albums, not just country, I've heard in years.
Weakness: ?
I bought this album on a whim. I had always thought that AJ was OK but nothing special. This album makes me 'bow, in humble adoration'. I have never heard such a heart fealt album. Ever. I can't stop listening to this CD. As I said, this is the best album (country, pop, rock, etc.) I have ever heard. Buy it. Listen and enjoy. Peace.
This is one of the most reflective Gospel albums I’ve heard in a long while. Alan just seemed to pick the perfect songs and use the perfect arrangements for this project. While it may not be to everyone’s taste, I think if you like Gospel music this is a "must have" for your collection.
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Beautifully produced spiritual hymns
Strengths: Heartfelt performances of traditional hymns that focus on Jackson's superb voice.
Alan Jackson -- ever the country music classicist -- restores two traditions at once, offering an album of faith while at the same time paring his accompaniment to an earthier acoustically-inclined core. This collection of fifteen hymns draws its power entirely from Jackson's commitment and the songs' timeless qualities, forgoing any calculated commercial intentions. Originally recorded as a...
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